MARVELS ON THE HORIZON

Electric vehicles and hybrids are now defining tomorrow’s luxury wheels. The long goodbye to gas-powered cars has officially begun. Here’s a peek at what’s next.

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ CONCEPT CLA CLASS

The “electric future of desire,” according to Mercedes-Benz, will look a lot like this concept CLA Class EV sedan. Think: flashy LEDs, better efficiency, plenty of driving range and a futuristic cabin-spanning touchscreen. If you aren’t ready to take the all-electric leap, Mercedes plans to offer ICE and hybrid versions for the foreseeable future. MBUSA.com

ENGINE: Rear electric motor ELECTRIC RANGE: 466 miles HORSEPOWER: 235 TOP

SPEED: 155 mph 0 TO 60 MPH: 2.9 seconds (est.) PRICE: $40,000 – $60,000 (est.)

2025 Lotus Eletre

This all-electric luxury crossover SUV is touted by the British marque as its first “hyper-SUV with racecar DNA.” The all-wheel-drive beast packs an 800volt battery pack, lidar sensors to detect obstacles in inclement weather and a self-parking app. There’s even a retractable tow bar to pull a boat or trailer. LotusCars.com

ENGINE: Twin electric motors ELECTRIC RANGE: 315 miles (est.) HORSEPOWER: 905

TOP SPEED: 162 mph 0 TO 60 MPH: 2.9 seconds PRICE: $115,000

2025 Cadillac Escalade Iq

Cadillac’s electric behemoth promises 750 horsepower, all-wheel drive and plenty of opulent features. The EV seats up to seven underneath a panoramic roof, and the dash sports a 55-inch curved display screen. It has a front trunk with 12.2 cubic feet of storage and 126 ambient lighting color choices to brighten up your days and nights. Cadillac.com

ENGINE: Dual electric motors ELECTRIC RANGE: 450 miles HORSEPOWER: 750

TOP SPEED: 155 mph (est.) 0 TO 60 MPH: 4.9 seconds PRICE: $130,000

2024 Verge Motorcycles Mika H Kkinen Signature Edition

Verge is rolling out its Mika Häkkinen Signature Edition, a limited run of 100 allelectric motorcycles. The brand teamed up with the two-time Finnish F1 champ to design this two-wheeler based on its TS motorbike. The hub-mounted rear motor features an open-wheel design, a signature of its TS range. Each bike features the Häkkinen’s signature on a special plaque. VergeMotorcycles.com

ENGINE: Rear-wheel motor RANGE: 350 miles HORSEPOWER: 201

TOP SPEED: 124 mph 0 TO 60 MPH: 2.5 seconds PRICE: $85,000 (est.)